Carl Hutcherson Early Learning Center in Lynchburg, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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Carl Hutcherson Early Learning Center is an urban public school in Lynchburg, Virginia that is part of Lynchburg City School District. It serves 170 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

170 Students

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2401 High St

Lynchburg, VA 24504 View local requests

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Carl Hutcherson Early Learning Center Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Carl Hutcherson Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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